empty vessels make the most sound
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- empty vessels make the most noise, empty barrels make the most noise, empty cans make the most noise
Proverb edit
empty vessels make the most sound
- Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant.
Usage notes edit
- "The most" may be replaced by "the loudest", "the greatest", etc.
Translations edit
proverb